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Lib Dems Demand Stricter Phone Theft Regulations Amid Rising Crime

3/30/2026

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The Liberal Democrats urge the UK government to tighten regulations preventing stolen phones from being resold.
Police data show that fewer than 1% of mobile phone thefts lead to charges, and 95% of Met Police investigations end without identifying suspects.
Morgan McSweeney, a key aide to Sir Keir Starmer, had his government phone stolen.
The Lib Dems call for a dedicated National Crime Agency unit to curb organized phone theft.

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Story summary

The Liberal Democrats urge the UK government to tighten regulations preventing stolen phones from being resold.
Police data show that fewer than 1% of mobile phone thefts lead to charges, and 95% of Met Police investigations end without identifying suspects.
Morgan McSweeney, a key aide to Sir Keir Starmer, had his government phone stolen.
The Lib Dems call for a dedicated National Crime Agency unit to curb organized phone theft.